Rise City Church
Religion & Spirituality
About
Rise City Church is a vibrant, life-giving church in East County San Diego that exists to see people encounter Jesus & experience life to the fullest. We believe one moment with Jesus changes everything, and we are committed to helping people grow in faith, live generously, serve others, and stand united in purpose.Our call is simple: Wake up to Jesus, rise to life, and shine His light—impacting our community and beyond with the hope of Christ.
Episodes
- Fix Your Eyes
Comparison, bitterness, disappointment, and hopelessness all begin to shape us when our eyes are fixed in the wrong direction. In week two of our Imprinted series, Pastor Bobby walks through Psalm 73 and the honest struggle of feeling frus…
- God Still Sees You
Feeling forgotten can change the way we see everything — especially God. In this message, Pastor Bobby explores the tension of walking through difficult seasons and the reminder that God’s faithfulness is deeper than our circumstances. Una…
- Symptoms and Side Effects
In the body of Christ, we all have a calling. In this message, Jeremy Nicks discusses the symptoms and side effects related to our calling to serve.
- "What Are You Building Your Life On?"
At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus brings everything down to one question: what are you building your life on? This message walks through His final words and the choice in front of all of us—to build on the rock or on the sand. N…
- "How Can I Do EVERYTHING Jesus Says To?"
What does it actually mean to follow Jesus—not just outwardly, but from the heart? In this message, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount and see how Jesus raises the standard in a way that challenges all of us. He doesn’t just addre…
- The Foolishness Of The Gospel
What if what seems foolish… is actually the truth? This Easter, Pastor Bobby Harrell talks through the tension at the center of the gospel. The idea that a crucified Savior brings life can feel confusing, weak, or even hard to believe—espe…
- "What Does Obedience To God COST?"
What is God calling you to—and what’s holding you back from saying yes? As we close out our Risk Theology series, Pastor Joey brings a powerful message on the risk of obedience, walking through Joshua 3 and what it really looks like to fol…
- Stay A Little Longer
In this message, Pastor Bobby continues our Risk Theology series by talking about the risk of real community. It’s easy to show up and slip out of church, but building real relationships? That can feel uncomfortable… even risky. Still, we…
- "What Stops Us From Sharing Our Faith?"
**What if the greatest mission field in your life is simply the conversations you’re avoiding?** In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell continues our **Risk Theology** series by exploring the risk of sharing our faith. Jesus tells His disci…
- Risk Theology
In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell kicks off our new series Risk Theology by stepping into the story of Esther. Esther finds herself in a moment where staying silent feels safer than stepping forward—but the cost of doing nothing may be…
- Faith Hope & Love
What keeps you going when the excitement fades? In this message, Pastor Jeremy dives into the tension between emotion and commitment. Through the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, we’re reminded that faith isn’t proven in the highl…
- Living Water
In this Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Bobby brings us back to the well in John 4 and reminds us what all of this is really about. Through Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well, we see a Savior who meets people right where they…
- Life Built On Faith
What does it really mean to live by faith? In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell challenges us to trust God beyond what we can see. As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just something we say we have — it’s…
- Reflecting God's Generosity
In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell invites us to see generosity not as obligation, but as overflow. As we step into The Oasis Initiative, we’re reminded that generosity lifts our eyes beyond ourselves. From David giving toward a future…
- Leaving A Legacy
In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell invites us to reflect on what kind of legacy we are leaving and how God calls His people to live as a source of life for future generations. Drawing from Ezekiel’s vision of living water and Paul’s pra…
- Vision Sunday
In this message, Pastor Bobby Harrell walks us through Ezekiel’s vision of living water and what it reveals about the way God brings life, growth, and renewal. As the river flows, everything it touches begins to flourish. Along the way, we…
- Prayer Is The Heartbeat
In this message, Youth Pastor Anthony Hall walks us through the Lord’s Prayer, showing us how Jesus taught His disciples to pray—and what that means for us today. Rather than presenting prayer as something we need to master, this message r…
- No Perfect Words
In this message, Pastor Jeremy talks honestly about prayer—not as something we have to be good at, but as something we’re invited into. Through Scripture and real-life moments we can all relate to, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about ha…
- Hungry For More
In this message, Pastor Bobby unpacks the biblical discipline of fasting—not as a religious obligation, but as a relational practice that deepens humility, dependence, and attentiveness to God. Rooted in Jesus’ words and echoed throughout…
- Prepare The Way
Before the world ever encountered Jesus, God sent a messenger to prepare the way. In the opening of Mark’s Gospel, we’re introduced not to the Savior first—but to John the Baptist, a man shaped by purpose, humility, and the power of the Ho…
- Where Real Joy Is Found
Joy is something we all want—but many of us tie it to seasons, circumstances, or how life is going in the moment. In this message, Pastor Bobby reminds us that real joy runs deeper than happiness and isn’t dependent on what’s happening aro…
- Stay On Mission
In this week’s message, Pastor Bobby unpacks what it means to live fully on mission for God — without getting pulled off course. Through Luke 9:57–62 and the story of Nehemiah, we see how the enemy uses mockery, distraction, and accusation…
- The Thankful Heart
A single man returned to Jesus after being healed—and his response reveals something deeper than gratitude. This week, we explore how thankfulness exposes the condition of our hearts and draws us closer to God. True gratitude isn’t just po…
- The Work Within
Real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from the Holy Spirit working within us. This week, Pastor Bobby unpacks how staying rooted in Christ produces the fruit of the Spirit and shapes who we’re becoming from the insid…
- It's Better This Way
When Jesus told His disciples it was better for Him to leave, they didn’t understand why. But His promise of the Holy Spirit changed everything. In this message, Pastor Bobby shares how the Holy Spirit is not distant, confusing, or optiona…
- Get Another Scroll
What do you do when life burns the very thing God promised? When everything you built goes up in flames, is that the end—or the beginning? In this powerful and hope-filled message, guest speaker Pastor Israel Campbell shares how God told J…
- How Jesus Meets Us Where We Are
When Jesus rose from the grave, He didn’t just prove His power—He showed us that He meets us right where we are. In this message, Pastor Bobby explores how the risen Christ came alongside His followers in surprising and deeply personal way…
- In The Wake Of Loss & Persecution
When tragedy strikes and the church faces pressure, how do we respond? In this message, Pastor Bobby looks at how Jesus and the early church navigated moments of loss, persecution, and uncertainty—and what it means for us today. You’ll dis…
- The Hope For Our Pain
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Jeremy unpacks some of the craziest moments in the Bible—times when people made choices that leave us asking, “What were they thinking?” But even more important, this message turns the question back on…
- Friends Don't Let Friends Follow Jesus Alone
This week at Rise, we’re taking a break from our sermon series to look at what Scripture teaches about community. Together, we’ll discover God’s heart for being involved in each other’s lives and the importance of surrounding ourselves wit…
- Don't Let Go Of God
This week we wrap up our sermon series The Patriarchs. Pastor Bobby shares the story of Jacob’s redemption and the moment when God changes his name to Israel. In this powerful message, we’ll learn how to respond to God in painful seasons a…
- The Good And The Bad
In this message from our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby walks us through key moments in the lives of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel—moments of struggle, brokenness, and taking matters into their own hands. Through it all, we see how God’s fa…
- Youth Sunday
This Sunday at Rise City Church was Youth Sunday! Our youth team and students led the entire service, and it was such an incredible morning. We heard from a youth panel of students and leaders as they shared some of their favorite memories…
- Called To New Life
As we wrap up our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby takes us deeper into the life of Jacob—exploring how a single encounter with God transformed him forever. We’ll see how God still works in powerful ways today, and what part we play in…
- Don't Treat Sacred Casually
This weekend at Rise City Church we continue our series "The Patriarchs", as pastor Bobby walks us through a pivotal moment in the life of Jacob and his brother Esau- looking at the mistakes that were made, the promises from God, and askin…
- Re-Digging Wells
This week Pastor Bobby takes us through another week in the Patriarchs series- walking through the life of now Isaac and how we are called to do just as he did and "Re-Dig our wells".
- Celebration & The Cross
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby walks us through the powerful moment when God tested Abraham and Isaac’s faith. He draws a parallel between their experience and what God desires from us today—a life of worship and trust in Him.
- Not Yet, But No Longer
In this message, Pastor Bobby challenges us to consider what it really means to be made new. Wrapping up the story of Abraham in our Patriarchs series, we’re reminded that following God often means stepping into the unknown, letting go of…
- Dip And Be Done
This Week at Rise City Church-- Pastor Jeremy takes the stage for the first time and shares part of his personal story, drawing a powerful connection to the biblical account of Naaman. Through this parallel, he explores the theme of obedie…
- No Need For Plan B
In the third week of our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby explores key moments in Abram’s journey that reflect the choices and challenges we face in our own lives. Through Abram’s story, we’re reminded of God’s unwavering faithfulness,…
- Worship Vs. Apathy
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby continues our new series, The Patriarchs, as we look at the life of Abram. In this message, we examine the moment Abram steps outside of God’s call, the consequences of his decisions, and how God…
- Abraham: Devotion Over Disappointment
This week at Rise City, Pastor Bobby kicks off our new sermon series, The Patriarchs. He takes us through the story of Abram—who would later be called Abraham—to explore what it means to faithfully pursue each of God's callings in our live…
- The Day It All Began
This Pentecost Sunday at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby takes us back to the powerful moment in Acts 2—the Day of Pentecost—when 3,000 people were baptized after encountering the message of Jesus. In this sermon, we explore the significanc…
- Get Your Hopes UP
In the final week of our series through the Book of Ruth, Pastor Bobby walks through how the redemption of Ruth and Naomi points to the greater redemption we find in Christ. Their story highlights God's faithfulness in the midst of loss, u…
- Faith Alongside Works
This week in our sermon series going through the Book of Ruth, Pastor Bobby unpacks the story of a woman whose loyalty and character set her apart. In this message, we look at how Ruth's reputation was shaped not just by her choices, but b…
- Cast Your Nets
On his final Sunday at Rise City Church, Pastor Pete Goodman shares a powerful and personal message rooted in one of Scripture’s most overlooked moments—Peter’s first encounter with Jesus. As Pastor Pete reflects on this defining story, he…
- Don't Let The Bad Days Define You
This Mother’s Day at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby unpacks the powerful story of Naomi from the book of Ruth. Through her journey of loss, resilience, and redemption, we’re invited to reflect on our own struggles and discover how God call…
- No Hacks Needed
This week, we're joined by guest speaker Pastor Joe Riddle as he challenges the common mindset of chasing growth for growth's sake. In a culture driven by pressure and performance, Pastor Joe invites us to explore a better way—one where gr…
- Encounter Jesus... Now What?
This week at Rise City Church, our Next Gen Pastor Mariah takes us to right where we left off in the Easter story last week and takes us through an interaction the risen Jesus has with two of the disciples to draw a parallel of what it loo…
- Is Jesus Enough?
This Easter Sunday at Rise City Church, we celebrate the greatest moment in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a world full of questions, uncertainties, and distractions, we pause to ask two of the most important questions anyone…